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2016 Chevrolet Cruze power train problems

31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze13% of all complaints for this model year.

31
Power Train complaints
13%
share of all complaints
50,913 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 1
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Component or System Failed/Malfunctioned: The turbocharger has been identified by a GM service center as the component that failed or malfunctioned. It is available for inspection upon request at the service center where the diagnosis was made. Safety Risk: The safety of myself and others was…

    filed Jul 17, 2024

  • Power train system (po299) A turbocharger harnesses the flow of exhaust gases that spins an internal turbine. This turbine then forces or packs air into the engine faster than normal .This action increases the horsepower of the engine. When it doesn’t work!!!!A failed turbo charger will cause a…

    filed Feb 7, 2024

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Power Train problems in other Cruze years

YearReportsShare
2019 Cruze630%
2018 Cruze2321%
2017 Cruze3919%
2015 Cruze3715%
2014 Cruze9514%
2013 Cruze11219%
2012 Cruze13716%
2011 Cruze19326%
Cruze power train problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.